Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for much of the Kawarthas for Friday overnight (January 29) into Saturday morning.
The extreme cold warning is in effect for the city and county of Peterborough, all of the City of Kawartha Lakes, and all of Northumberland County.
Wind chills near -30°C are expected overnight Friday and into Saturday morning. These wind chills may return again overnight on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold-related symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, and numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Cover up, as frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Remember: if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s also too cold for your pet to stay outside.
